Ayra Starr Biography: Age, Husband, Career & Net Worth

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Biography

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born 14 June 2002, known professionally as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and model. Born in Cotonou, Bénin and grew up there and in Lagos, Nigeria. She was born to Nigerian parents from Kwara State and she has a sibling, her brother Dami Aderibigbe.

At the age of 10, she sang in a high school choir and began writing songs with her brother. She attended Les Cours Sonou University and received a BA degree in international relations and political science. During her college years, she was often bullied by her classmates because of her age and appearance. Ayra Starr turned to music. She often listens to Nicki Minaj on her way to school, and she feels like the second Nicki Minaj. Ayra Starr’s mother was very supportive of her musical ambitions, and always encouraged her to pursue a singing career. Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue music. After covering several songs by popular artists on Instagram, she sang her first song in December 2019. Her first song was so awesome that it drew Don Jazzy to her, and it led  to her signing to Mavin Records.

Career

Ayra Starr was signed with Quove Models, In August 2018 a modeling agency based in Lagos. From there, she modeled for companies such as Mazelle Studio, Complete Fashion Magazine and Esperanza Woman. She appeared in the music video for Eri Ife’s song “Dear Future Wife.” In December 2019, she uploaded an original song called “Damage”. This was heard by thousands of people including label executive Don Jazzy and led to her first recording contract with Mavin Records.

In 2020, she started recording at Mavin Studios in Lagos with producers Louddaaa and Don Jazzy. Her self-titled debut extended play was released on 22 January 2021 through Mavin Records. The album has been described as “a topsy-turvy chronicle of love or love-themed situations’ ‘ and “merges elements of R&B/neo-soul with Afropop percussion. The mixing and mastering of the EP was by Ikon, Louddaaa and Johnny Drille. Starr wrote one of the songs on the EP alone, and co-wrote the remaining four with her brother Dami. Shortly after its release, the EP became the number-one album on Nigeria iTunes and Apple Music. As of March 2021, it has reached the same position on Apple Music in 4 other countries, racking up over 15 million streams across Spotify, YouTube and Audio Mack. The project spawned the hit track “Away” which peaked at number four on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 and number 17 on US Billboard Top Thriller Global. Okay Africa included the song in their list of The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of January 2021. Around the same time, Crayon’s EP Twelve A.M was released with her vocals on the track “In Sync. She performed at the UC Berkeley Nigerian Students Association virtual culture show titled The Olori Awards.

On 11 July 2021, Ayra Starr performed for the season finale of Nigerian Idol. On 6 August 2021, her debut studio album, titled 19 & Dangerous was released. For the album, she worked with her previous collaborators Louddaaa and Don Jazzy, both of whom contributed production on her EP Ayra Starr, and new collaborators, London and Andre Vibez. The album marked her first time recording alongside guest artists such as Fousheé and CKay. It was met with favorable critical reception with most critics characterizing its sound as primarily Afropop. On 4 September 2021, she was named brand ambassador for Pepsi Nigeria. The following day, Starr performed during a live eviction episode of Big Brother Naija. She collaborated with Cheque on “Dangerous“, the second track on his album Bravo. At the 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards, she was nominated for Best Newcomer award.

Net Worth

Ayra Starr net worth is estimated at around $300,000 which is approximately ₦123.4 million Naira. Her main source of income is from her music career. She is one of the richest and influential singers under age 20.

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